Currently Reading…
By Paul Vernon on Jan 25, 2006 in Paul
It is so easy to find “great quotes” all over the web, but rarely do we see great writing.
The Adventure of the Cardboard Box by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Inspired by Lori’s post, I’ve been reading some classics lately. It’s lines like this that make me want to erase everything I’ve ever written. Great writers take you into their world in such a way that you squint at such descriptions. Well, if I have not been called to be a great writer, at least I can read the works of those who are.
Right now on the nightstand? A Study in Scarlett by Doyle and, for laughs, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (admittedly not a ‘classic’ – yet).
For those of you who would love to read some classics but just can’t find the time, Project Gutenberg has released many wonderful books (by Doyle, Shakespeare, Twain, Wells et al) in audio format. Download and enjoy!
I didn’t realize this at first but it seems my current reading interests are all detective stories. I have no idea why this is, but while I’m on the subject the USA series MONK is some more great crime-solving entertainment.
Hey, if you’re on a roll you could try one of my favourites. Some people consider it one of the earliest and greatest detective novels – The Moonstone. Add it to your list!
Thanks Jim, they are actually currently proofing The Moonstone for Project Gutenburg – I think I’ll help out.